Speakers’ presentations, conference workshops, and content is based on the most up-to-date diagnostic criteria and evidence-based integrative strategies, ensuring the highest possible standard of care for patients with chronic pain and multisystemic chronic illnesses.

The Physicians Learning Conference aims to equip medical professionals of all specialties, the medical information, and resources needed to ensure the proper diagnosis and care of patients with complex, chronic and often misunderstood medical conditions.

Healthcare providers will learn practical tools to help with the proper diagnosis and care of patients with chronic illnesses from top specialists in various medical specialties, such as

The 2017 Physicians Learning Conference will provide a unique opportunity for healthcare providers of all specialties and backgrounds to network, learn and openly discuss medical research, and focus on collaborative patient care.

Speakers:

***We are working to keep speakers and workshops updated as conference details are confirmed; however, conference speakers are subject to change without notice.***

Clair Francomano, M.D.

Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Director of The Ehlers-Danlos Society Center for Clinical Care and Research at the Harvey Institute of Human Genetics, Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, DAAPM

Lawrence B. Afrin, M.D.

Mast Cell Disease and Multisystemic Chronic Illness
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation, The University of Minnesota
Author of Never Bet Against Occam: Mast Cell Activation Disease and the Modern Epidemics of Chronic Illness and Medical Complexity

Day of Arrival

Our welcome reception is open to all conference attendees, speakers and volunteers. Please join us from 7:30pm-8:30pm on Friday, June 9th, 2017 in the Gold Cup Wine Bar within The Salamander Resort. Light beverages and snacks will be provided. Guest tickets will be available for an addition charge soon. Details and a link to purchase additional welcome reception tickets will be emailed to attendees and speakers.

Transportation to the Welcome Reception from The Salamander Resort:

The Salamander Resort has two resort-owned cars that are available to take guests within a 5 miles radius – free of charge. Reservations are not available and transportation by resort-owned cars are available on a first come first serve basis.

5:30pm-7:00pm - Break/Rest/Enjoy Resort Activities and Amenities

Our Saturday night dinner is optional and those who wish to attend must RSVP ahead of time; however, all attendees and speakers are welcome. Additional guests are also welcome. We have made reservations at Hunter’s Head Tavern in Upperville, VA (a short drive from The Salamander Resort), and have a limited number of spots available. Because of the large equestrian show in the Middleburg, VA occurring the same weekend as our physicians’ conference, a large group reservation is not possible. We have made several smaller group reservations for 7 pm at Hunter’s Head Tavern. We will try to accommodate more people as necessary.

We are looking forward to a casual and fun dinner, celebrating this ground-breaking and exciting integrative medical conference focused on education, proper diagnosis, and solutions to help patients living with chronic, complex and multisystemic medical conditions find ways to live well, through collaborative partnerships with their healthcare provider team. Our Saturday night dinner will be casual and inviting, with understated elegance. Dress code is resort “chick” (i.e. business casual).

The cost of registration includes two-day conference attendance, conference materials, a welcome reception, lunch each day and access to resort amenities (i.e., fitness center, pool, etc.). Extracurricular activities and spa appointments are additional and are the responsibility of each attendee. Please contact The Salamander Resort directly to make an appointment, or to inquire about resort activities.

Accommodations:

EDS Wellness has reserved a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate of $465 per night + tax and fees. Nightly accommodations are additional to the cost of conference registration. Rooms will fit 1-4 people. If you would like to reserve a room under the conference room block, please refer to our 2017 Physicians Learning Conference Room Reservations PDF for instructions.

Additional Information:

Refunds:

Refunds will be provided if cancellations are received by April 28th, or 6 weeks prior to the date of the conference. Retreat registration fees are non-refundable if cancellations are received within the 6 weeks prior to the conference. No exceptions. We recommend purchasing trip insurance, if necessary.

Virtual Attendance and Conference Recordings:

Virtual Attendance is not offered at this time; however, we are working to provide virtual options. Details and information will be shared once available. Video recording and post-production provided by Lucky Dog Films.

Vendor/Sponsor/Partner Information:

EDS Wellness is happy to provide space for 6 vendor tables and we welcome vendor involvement in this amazing conference! We also are happy to accept in-kind donations of products or services. Because we have limited availability to host vendors/sponsors/partners, we will have specific donation options for those who would like to participate.

This incredible opportunity will provide vendors the opportunity to work in a more casual, less rushed environment. It will also provide attendees a better chance to investigate and discuss resources for patients, versus providing information to read on their own and consider later.

About EDS Wellness:

EDS Wellness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting health education, integrative healthcare, and wellness strategies for living well with hypermobility syndromes, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and related conditions through the publishing of print and digital media resources and materials, including seminars, webinars, conferences, wellness coaching and patient advocacy.

EDS Wellness provides education on various movement, nutrition, and mind-body techniques by collaborating with healthcare practitioners and like-minded organizations, to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of individuals living with EDS and other chronic, often invisible illnesses.

EDS Wellness collaborates with other organizations and healthcare practitioners on various projects associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its related conditions, to provide information and resources for those living with EDS and the medical professionals who care for them. EDS Wellness focuses on helping patients live well while living with EDS and its comorbid health conditions.